2022 CDF to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5314 RWF

YEARLY LOW

0.4996 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5129 RWF

2022 CDF to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the CDF to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 7, valuing the pair at 0.5314. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 0.4996.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0318 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5122 to the December average rate of 0.5234, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.5314 was up 1.95% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.5212, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 CDF based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,657 RWF

2021 Average 2,514 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 2,498 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 159.00 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.5249

0.5065

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CDF to RWF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.5101, compared to 0.5158 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0057 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5101

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5158

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was February, with a trading range of 0.0200 RWF (High: 0.5196 / Low: 0.4996). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0067 RWF (High: 0.5167 / Low: 0.5100).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0200

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0067

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0034 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0034

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2022: 0.5234) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.5112), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0123 (+2.40%).

2022 Avg (December) 0.5234

2021 Avg (December) 0.5112

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5191	0.5037	0.5122
February	0.5196	0.4996	0.5107
March	0.5144	0.5030	0.5081
April	0.5127	0.5055	0.5085
May	0.5131	0.5020	0.5089
June	0.5167	0.5100	0.5121
July	0.5195	0.5114	0.5145
August	0.5222	0.5025	0.5134
September	0.5189	0.5035	0.5100
October	0.5208	0.5093	0.5151
November	0.5261	0.5128	0.5183
December	0.5314	0.5171	0.5234